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Ancient gender-nonconforming Romans found refuge in a community dedicated to a goddess

The Catholic Church has long emphasized traditional binary views of gender. But in many places, both present and past, individuals have been able to push back against gender norms.

Vatican condemns gender-affirming surgery as threatening ‘unique dignity’ of a person

The document, which also goes after abortion and surrogacy, was approved by Pope Francis, who has had a mixed record on LGBTQ+ rights support.

Antigay Cardinal: Attend Mass in Person to Fight 'Gender Theory'

Raymond Burke says Catholics should attend in person despite COVID-19 to combat "the pervasive attack upon the integrity of human sexuality."

Pope Francis: Gender Theory Doesn't 'Recognize Order of Creation'

Just one month after the pope held a historic private meeting with a transgender man and his fiancee, a new book includes antitransgender remarks from the pontiff.

Pope Francis Says Jesus Would Not Abandon Transgender People

The pope tried to clarify his widely condemned beliefs about "gender theory."

If you think Project 2025 is scary, take a look at Donald Trump's Agenda 47

If reelected, Donald Trump will "cut federal funding for any school or program pushing critical race theory or gender ideology" and "create a new credentialing body to certify teachers who embrace patriotic values."

Right-wing author alleges bizarre ‘neonatal queer theory’ and sonograms to determine LGBTQ+ identities

The SPLC-designated extremist sees a plot to poison the minds of children.

Youngkin Latest GOP Gov. Skeptical of AP African American Studies

The right worries that white kids could be taught the truth about the Black experience in the United States over time.

Missouri's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Is Even Worse Than Florida's

If Missouri lawmakers had their way, young people wouldn't learn anything about LGBTQ+ people until they're out of high school.

Glenn Youngkin Strips LGBTQ+ Young People of Resources in Virginia

The Republican who claims to be all about parental rights continues to dismantle gains built by his two Democratic predecessors.

Transphobia Runs Amok at Second Republican Presidential Debate

Calls for national bans on gender-affirming care plus an assertion that trans people are mentally ill marked the event.

Vatican Doubles Down By Stating Gender Is Not Fluid

It's the Roman Catholic Church's most extensive statement on the issue to date, but it is in keeping with previous comments by Pope Francis.

Texas School District Adopts Antigay, Anti-Trans Policies

The policies restrict pronoun and restroom use and ban any mention of gender fluidity.

Pope Francis Meets with Trans People at the Vatican

While showing more support for LGBTQ+ rights than his predecessors, Pope Francis has been vocal against views that gender isn't only rooted in biology. 

Dem Missouri Senate Candidate Flubs Trans Rights Position

Trudy Busch Valentine, running in the Democratic primary for Missouri's open U.S. Senate seat, has had difficulty articulating her position on transgender rights.

Pope Francis Denounces Concept of Gender Choice

“Today, in schools they are teaching this to children — to children! — that everyone can choose their gender,” the pope says, none too pleased.

Is the Pope's Environmental Encyclical Anti-transgender?

Calling for 'the acceptance of our bodies as God's gift' appears to send negative signals to transgender people.

Cold War: The Catholic Church and LGBTQ+ Believers

This year, the Vatican continued its mixed messages about queer equality and dignity. Is our patience worn thin?

Op-ed: Let's Make Queer Studies More Accessible

One student wonders if the world of queer academia is too narrow-minded.

Florida GOP's Gross Misuse of 'Groomers' on LGBTQ+ Folk Exploits Kids

Desperate to validate the "don't say gay" bills, Florida Republicans stoop to new lows calling LGBTQ+ advocates groomers. 

 

Michigan Bill Would Criminalize Trans-Supportive Parents

Legislation introduced this week would deem it felony child abuse if parents or guardians allow their children to receive gender-affirming care.